Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 3:47AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 347 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from St. Marys to Waynesfield, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Gusty winds may arrive well ahead of any rain.
Locations impacted include... Celina, Wapakoneta, St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, New Knoxville, Chippewa Park, Moulton, Chickasaw, Uniopolis, Kettlersville, Montezuma, Fryburg, and Montra.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 97 and 114.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM EDT for west central Ohio.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 5 at 2:36AM EDT until September 5 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 655 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
DELAWARE FAIRFIELD FRANKLIN LICKING UNION
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN HARDIN LOGAN MERCER SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, BELLEFONTAINE, CELINA, COLDWATER, DELAWARE, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, KENTON, LANCASTER, MARYSVILLE, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, NEWARK, PICKERINGTON, SIDNEY, ST. MARYS, URBANA, AND WAPAKONETA.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 3:44AM EDT until September 5 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 343 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dunkirk, moving southeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include... Kenton, Ada, Forest, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Blanchard, Roundhead, Mcguffey, Ridgeway, Patterson, Dola, Grant, Silver Creek, Jumbo, Huntersville, Walton, and New Hampshire.
Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 3:06AM EDT until September 5 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Auglaize County in west central Ohio... North Central Champaign County in west central Ohio... Western Logan County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 306 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Bellefontaine, West Liberty, Jackson Center, Russells Point, De Graff, Lakeview, Chippewa Park, Huntsville, Valley Hi, Mcmorran, Lewistown, Logansville, Bloom Center, Springhills and Lippincott.
69° 69° chance Sat 84° Sat 84° chance slight chance 60° 60° chance Sun 79° Sun 79°
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Saturday, June 27th, 2015
Marjorie Bricker
Marjorie M. Bricker, 87 of rural Mendon, passed away Thursday evening, June 25, 2015, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
She was born April 13, 1928 in Hancock County, the daughter of the late Ross & Lucy (Baucher) Bricker. Her family moved to Mercer County in 1932.
Surviving Marjorie are: 2 Nephews, Jim (Connie) Bricker of Oxford and Dick (Beth) Bricker of Celina, and 4 Great-Nieces & Nephews, Erin (Chris) Cole, Emily (Adam) Cisz, Shon (Kasey) Doseck and Christopher Doseck, her Great-Great Nieces & Nephews, Avery & Evan Cole and Alexander & Oliver Cisz and numerous Cousins and Friends.
   She was preceded in death by her Brother & Sister-in-law, Russell Eugene "Gene" & Ruth Bricker, an infant Sister, Ruth Pauline Bricker, a Niece-in-law, Sylvia Bricker and a Great Niece, Heather Bricker.
Marjorie started her education at the Bethel Country School in Union Township, then graduated from Mendon-Union High School with the Class of 1946.  She had been a member of Hamilton-Bethel United Methodist Church, near Mendon, for most of her life. 
She worked at the R&O Restaurant, then The Fox Den, both formerly in Mendon. In 1948, Marjorie began a long career at Reynolds & Reynolds in Celina, retiring after 42 years of service.  
Gardening, crocheting, embroidery and reading were Marjorie's favorite pastimes. She never missed a family event, and was always available to lend a helping hand. Marjorie was known for her cheerful attitude and consideration of others. She was dedicated about sending cards for all occasions and keeping in close contact with her extended family and friends. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 29th  at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Pastor Don Clinger will officiate.  Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery. 
Calling Hours are 2:00-6:00 P.M., Sunday, June 28th, and 10:00-11:00 A.M. on Monday at the Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to The Cancer Association of Mercer County or Hamilton-Bethel United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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